Chad Baker-Mazara's departure from USC last spring came after head coach Eric Musselman went off on a "profanity-laced, racially-charged" tirade against him in the locker room, the former player is alleging in a new lawsuit.
Baker-Mazara filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Monday, according to the California Post, claiming that Musselman erupted on him after the team's loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. Baker-Mazara and the Trojans split just days later. He is suing the university for breach of contract, conversion and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, among other things.
Baker-Mazara left USC during the final stretch of the regular season last spring. Specifics of his departure weren't known, other than it was reportedly due to "an accumulation of issues," but the timing was very suspect. The announcement came on March 1, just days before the Trojans kicked off the Big Ten tournament.
Baker-Mazara transferred into USC from Auburn, and averaged career-highs 18.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
The incident in question, according to the lawsuit, happened after their loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. Baker-Mazara said that Musselman started yelling at the team in the locker room. Baker-Mazara tried to address his teammates, and Musselman shut him down.

#last #spring

Democratic state parties announced Monday that they are launching an operation for the midterm elections they're calling the "New Battlefield Project," intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up.
Activists are planning mass protests if the Trump administration tries to interfere with voting or ballot counting. And legal scholars are distributing white papers advising judges what they should do if the government tries to seize ballots.
The unprecedented efforts are in response to President Donald Trump's equally unprecedented moves to interfere in this year's midterm elections, which include attempts to impose proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote and directing the Postal Service to play a central role in deciding which voters should get a mail ballot.
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.
"We have never prepared for an election sabotage event like we have now," said Ezra Levin of the left-leaning group Indivisible.

#interfere

Stephanie Vaquer is once again the WWE Women's World Champion. The native Chilean pulled off the rare untelevised **** le change at a house show Saturday night in Santiago, Chile, dethroning Liv Morgan at WWE's live event at the Movistar Arena.
Becky Lynch served as the special guest referee for the **** le match.
The finish saw Vaquer hit Morgan with her corkscrew moonsault before Lynch counted the pinfall, ending Morgan's reign at 147 days. Lynch raised Vaquer's hand after the match before the two embraced as the new champion celebrated her victory.
History made in Santiago tonight….

Chile’s own Stephanie Vaquer is the NEW WWE Women’s World Champion!!! pic.twitter.com/PyA8JWD9Ua
Vaquer's second ascension to the throne arrived less than a week after Morgan successfully defended the belt against her on Monday's episode of "WWE Raw." That match ended in controversy after interference from Morgan's Judgement Day stablemates, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, helped Morgan retain.

#morgan #lynch #match

The Patriots made official the signing of veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. To get him on the roster, the Patriots needed to open a spot.
New England did that by placing wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve.
Brown, who has a high-ankle sprain, will not be eligible to return until missing at least four games. He will not play against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills and Raiders.
Brown caught three passes for 26 yards and drew a 34-yard pass interference penalty that set up the team's lone touchdown in the loss to the Seahawks.
Veteran Mack Hollins and second-year WR Kyle Williams are the next players up at the X receiver spot.

#brown #veteran #england #jaguars

SOFIA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Bulgaria is investigating the cause of a fire at a weapons storage facility operated by EMCO, including the possibility of sabotage and a link to a previous blaze at ‌another of the company's facilities in August, the interior minister said.
No injuries were reported in the fire, ‌which broke out near the village of Tsareva Livada and lit up the night sky, according to videos broadcast locally. The incident came weeks after an explosion and fire at another EMCO weapons depot in western Bulgaria.
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists on Saturday that the fire was under control and that an investigation was underway.
"We will review previous cases in which similar fires occurred in the warehouses of this company, as well as at other companies, in order to look for a possible connection or a ‌similar pattern," he said.
"We are not ruling ⁠out outside interference."

#previous

American Century Investments, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. stocks advanced sharply with double-digit quarterly gains largely due to robust earnings, resilient economic data, and momentum in AI-related stocks. However, there was a slight pullback in June as momentum waned and investors anticipated potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Growth and AI stocks outperformed value stocks, while large-cap companies generally surpassed small- and mid-cap stocks. Underperformance was noted in healthcare and communication services, while industrials, particularly in aerospace and defense, contributed positively to performance. The fund's investor class returned 16.38%, slightly below the Russell 1000 Growth Index's 16.74%. The investment approach focuses on bottom-up financial ***** ysis to identify large-cap companies with long-term earnings growth potential, while aiming to mitigate non-financial risks. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into its key selections for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund highlighted Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY). Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY), a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and commercializes therapeutics based on ribonucleic acid interference, detracted from the Fund's performance this quarter. On September 09, 2026, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) closed at $258.00 per share. Over the past month, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) returned 13.60%, but its shares are down 44.94% over the past year. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) has a market capitalization of $34.52 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $197.81 to $495.55.
American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growth Fund stated the following regarding Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Stock choices and a sector overweight relative to the benchmark detracted as many biotechnology stocks, including Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Insmed, underperformed the market. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY). The biotechnology company's stock underperformed amid concerns of its upcoming late-stage clinical trial readouts despite what we believed was its otherwise strong recent financial performance."

#alny #century

The Los Angeles Rams time in Melbourne, Australia was short-lived and that might be for the best as LA suffered a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night (Friday morning for others). Some might question the Rams decision to fly in the day before the game, although that did not seem to be a significant influence on the outcome in my opinion. Why did the Rams lose? Well here are 4 takeaways from Los Angeles's week one loss to their division rivals.
After picking off a Brock Purdy pass, Stafford turned the ball back over to the San Francisco 49ers on 3rd & 10 from the SF 35. Instead of taking his underneath option (Terrance Ferguson), Stafford tried to force a pass on a deep corner to Puka Nacua. The ball was underthrown; giving SF momentum and taking 3 points off the board for LA. Had the Rams kicked the field goal on 4th down, they would have had a 10-3 lead.
The other self-inflicted mistake was the turnover on downs with 3:46 left in the 3rd quarter. The Rams could not punch the ball in the endzone from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th & Goal (all within the 3 yard line). The latter being 4th & 1/2 yard. Those are simply must-have situations when down 10.
The Rams allowed 30 rushing attempts for 174 yards (5.8 yards per carry). The Rams won't beat a Kyle Shanahan offense with that type of formula. No, it wasn't because Aaron Donald was inactive. The Rams simply did not win the trenches getting pushed off the ball. Chris Shula will need to take a deep look at how to counter the 49ers usage of chips on his edge players as Myles Garrett was a non-factor in rushing the passer but also in defending the run.
The Rams offense was one of the best in 2025 because they were constantly in favorable down & distances. In this game against the 49ers, their 3rd down distances were: 5 yards, 2 yards, 6 yards, 10 yards, 13 yards, 1 yard, 2 yards, 15 yards, and 10 yards. The only true conversion was on 3rd & 2 via a Kyren Williams run. The other conversion was via defensive pass interference call late in the game.

#ball #game #pass #francisco

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown did indeed suffer a high-ankle sprain on Wednesday night against the Seattle Seahawks. An MRI taken on Thursday confirmed the initial diagnosis and according to a report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggests that the 29-year-old "[is] expected to be out at least four weeks."
A follow-up report by NFL insider Jordan Schultz put the projected recovery time at around 3-6 weeks, with internal discussions whether or not a move to injured reserve will be necessary.
The New England Patriots will be without their No. 1 wide receiver for the foreseeable future. A.J. Brown, who exited Wednesday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter, is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain.
According to a report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, how much time he will miss will be determined by an MRI on Thursday. X-rays did come back negative for a fracture of the injured right ankle, though.
Brown, 29, joined the Patriots in a trade with the Eagles this offseason. He promptly took on a starting role, and as such was on the field for 31 of New England's first 35 snaps against Seattle. He caught three passes for 26 yards along the way and drew a 34-yard pass interference penalty to set up his team's lone touchdown.

#Patriots #Seattle #ankle #thursday

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's new Ohio home is already drawing more than celebrity interest. The couple's reported plans for the property have put them at odds with some nearby residents, turning a private home project into a local disagreement.
The issue centers on a proposed fence and concerns over how it could affect the surrounding views.
The reported disagreement involves the $5.35 million Gilded Age mansion Swift and Kelce quietly purchased in Bratenahl, Ohio, a Lake Erie waterfront village just outside Kelce's hometown of Cleveland Heights.
According to celebrity gossip platform Deuxmoi, Kelce finalized the purchase in March, with the property spanning 3.5 acres and roughly 21,000 square feet.
The couple is reportedly planning to install a fence around the property for security, but the proposal has not been welcomed by everyone nearby. A source cited by Deuxmoi said some neighbors "aren't exactly thrilled" because they believe the fence could interfere with their lake views.

#ohio #deuxmoi #celebrity

When Iowa landed Tony Diaz from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, there was immediate hype and intrigue about what he could bring to this Iowa offense. There was the fact that he lead FCS freshman in receiving. There was the fact that he had a late Alabama offer in the portal. Mainly though, it was about just trying to inject some life in the Iowa passing game that has been missing for some time.
In his debut, Diaz was targeted 15 times and ended with seven catches for 84 yards and a touchdown – the most of any WR in their debut during the Ferentz era (for some context, DJK had zero catches in his 2007 debut and Mo Brown's 102-yard game in the 2002 Akron opener wasn't a debut — he had three catches across 2000-01 before it. RVZ is a close second with 5 catches for 65 yards and a freshman record 2 TDs in his debut back in 2024).
Also in those targets were two third down pass interference calls to keep drives alive. Oh, and don't forget about the other two likely touchdowns he would have scored on passes that were just off target.
This is now my 13th year of charting Iowa's passing game and through my data the most targets for an individual wide receiver during that time (Sam LaPorta, TE, was targeted 17 times vs Illinois in 2022). Iowa's Offensive Coordinator, Tim Lester, used ****** e and traffic to help free up Diaz giving him an opportunity to make a 1-on-1 catch or an opportunity to catch the ball in ****** e and use his quickness to create yards after the catch (55 of his 84 yards were YAC).
This is a look at the route trees for Diaz on his seven receptions and two defensive penalties. Diaz recorded 46 snaps on the day with 31 of those being lined up out wide and 15 lined up in the slot.

#debut #iowa #passing

Did Boise State get a touchdown because of an egregiously missed call by the officials in its game at Oregon on Saturday?
Broncos RB Sire Gaines scored on a 38-yard catch-and-run to give Boise State a 14-7 lead in the second quarter a play after Oregon's Evan Stewart **** ed a punt after calling for a fair catch.
However, Boise State should have been penalized on the punt. Take a look:
Stewart should have been given a clean opportunity to cleanly make that catch. While Boise State's Jameson Perry didn't make contact with Stewart, he was exceptionally close to the wide receiver as he tracked the ball. And that itself is a foul.
According to the NCAA's rule book if a player "is located where they could catch a free kick or a scrimmage kick that has crossed the neutral zone, and if the player is attempting to do so, they must be given an unimpeded opportunity to catch the kick." Further, "it is an interference foul if, before the receiver touches the ball, [an opposing player] enters the area defined by the width of the receiver's shoulders and extending one yard in front of him. When in question it is a foul."

#catch #stewart #kick

Ferguson expects two rate hikes before early next year, warning five years of missed inflation targets threaten the Fed's credibility.
Ferguson dismisses Warsh's balance sheet hints as ineffective and warns Treasury interference is distorting the bond market signals guiding policy.
Consumer sentiment sits at 49.5, below the 60 recessionary threshold, making Ferguson the hawkish outlier against El-Erian and JPMorgan expecting dovish guidance.
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Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson expects two interest rate hikes across the rest of 2026 and early 2027, warning that persistent inflation could damage the central bank's credibility if officials fail to act. His forecast is more hawkish than those of observers expecting only one increase.

#hikes #credibility

Celtic have reportedly missed out on a defensive transfer target. The Hoops are in the market for cover in the fullback areas but it appears that OGC Nice are on the verge of securing the services of Eintracht Frankfurt's Niels Nkounkou. The 25-year-old was wanted by Celtic but, according to L'Équipe, he has opted to move to the Cote D'Azur.
The article states that the Frenchman has decided to make the switch from the Bundesliga to the Ligue 1 side on a loan deal with the French side holding an option to buy.
The Scottish Champions appear to have swiftly moved onto Jordan Lotomba as they look to add to their backline. The 27-year-old has one year remaining on his deal at Feyenoord and Celtic are reportedly in talks over a loan deal for the Swiss fullback.
It appears that Celtic are scrambling for transfers in the closing phases of the window. Whilst it is always possible for quality to be found, given the amount of time to replace players, often quality is at a premium and a number of deals are already in progress, making it harder to interfere and hijack proceedings.

#celtic #side #loan #hoops

Wyoming's Republican Gov. Mark Gordon voiced concerns about the Justice Department election monitors who observed the primary election in his state last week, saying he's asked his attorney general to look into their "aggressive" behavior.
The Justice Department sent two Civil Rights Division attorneys to Laramie County, Wyoming, which includes the state capital of Cheyenne. But some officials, including the state attorney general, weren't made aware of the move in advance, Gordon said at a state canvassing board meeting Wednesday.
"It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive," Gordon said, adding, "It just was irregular and, and I have asked the attorney general to start looking into … the nature of the visits and all that sort of stuff."
The DOJ, when reached for comment, pointed CNN to an August 18 statement from Wyoming US Attorney Darin Smith: "Voters deserve absolute confidence that their ballots are secure and their voices are heard without interference…. We are working alongside local officials to ensure every lawful vote is protected."
CNN has reached out to the governor's office for comment.

#gordon #general #wyoming

For the first time this season the New England Patriots hit the road as they get set to conclude their preseason against the Cleveland Browns.
Drake Maye and the Patriots frontline players will not play again Thursday night, as the emphasis remains on health with Week 1 just under two weeks away. In total, 38 players are not in uniform which includes a handful of those already dealing with injuries.
Follow along live down below throughout preseason game No. 3.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. ET | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | Broadcast information | Game day roster
The Patriots lost the coin toss putting the defense on the field first against Dillon Gabriel and the Browns reserves. A third-down defensive pass interference penalty downfield on Kindle Vildor quickly put Cleveland outside the red zone. From there, the Browns needed just four plays to find the end zone. [Patriots 0 : 7 Browns]

#Browns #thursday

Ex-Prince Andrew is reportedly feeling some relief as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to spend an extended period in Britain. The renewed focus on the Sussexes is reportedly drawing attention away from Andrew's own legal troubles. The former Duke of York continues to face scrutiny over his past ****** ociation with Jeffrey Epstein, but insiders claim Harry and Meghan's return has shifted the focus of the royal news cycle.
Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to return to Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for a longer stay. Their plans have already sparked strong interest in their future in the UK, their relationship with the Royal Family and whether they can rebuild those ties while remaining non-working royals.
According to a royal source, the change in attention has given Andrew some breathing room. "Andrew is under no illusion about the seriousness of his own circumstances, but Harry and Meghan returning has completely transformed the royal news agenda," the insider claimed to Radar Online.
The source added that talk about the Sussexes' UK home, their relationship with King Charles and their ties with Prince William has pushed Andrew's situation out of the spotlight. "From Andrew's perspective, having somebody else at the center of the royal storm inevitably provides some relief," the source said.
Andrew, 66, is still under investigation after police arrested him in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. After the arrest, King Charles made a rare public statement about the case. The King said he learned about the allegations with "the deepest concern" and stressed that the legal process should continue without interference. Charles also said he would not comment further while the investigation continues.

#royal #source

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Cronenworth raced home with the tying run on an error and Ty France singled in the go-ahead run during a four-run rally in the seventh inning that gave the San Diego Padres a 7-5 win against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
The Padres remained in the National League's third wild-card spot after winning for the 10th time in 13 games and for the 20th time in 27. They'll go for a three-game sweep on Sunday against the Twins, who remain in a bunch just outside of the AL's third wild card.
The Padres' rally against Andrew Morris (4-5) started when Freddy Fermin reached on catcher's interference with one out, followed by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s single. Cronenworth hit an opposite-field double into the left-field corner to bring them both in to pull the Padres to 5-4.
Manny Machado hit a grounder to shortstop Kaelen Culpepper, who threw to third trying to get Cronenworth, but Brooks Lee missed it for an error. Cronenworth got up and headed home, sliding in headfirst with the tying run.
France hit an opposite-field single to right to bring in Machado for the go-ahead run.

#Padres #twins

The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. It was the latest move by an administration that has grown increasingly aggressive toward the news media.
The newspaper's publisher, who announced his impending retirement days ago, was also dismissed.
Erik Slavin, editor-in-chief of the military newspaper that is partly funded by the Pentagon, told The **** ociated Press he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview he gave that objected to potential censorship by the U.S. military. He received a notice of separation, as did publisher Max Lederer — who had just announced his upcoming retirement — and Middle East reporter Lara Korte, Slavin said.
The moves come at a time when the Trump administration, in its second term, has been progressively combative toward the media — including sharply curtailing Pentagon access for the press corps that covers the Defense Department. Trump or other parts of the executive branch have also, in policy and in the courts, grappled with The Wall Street Journal,The **** ociated Press and The New York Times — in addition to using the FCC to target broadcast networks.
Slavin said he was being fired "for stating in a CBS interview that hypothetical censorship of news for service members would constitute a red line." Korte participated in the same interview.

#press #interview

The Green Bay Packers' starting offense marched 66 yards in 12 plays against the Denver Broncos' first-team defense to open Friday night's preseason opener, and MarShawn Lloyd capped off the scoring drive with an 11-yard touchdown catch on third down in the red zone.
Jordan Love completed 5-of-7 passes on the opening drive, including the touchdown pass to Lloyd, who turned five touches into 19 total yards. On the scoring play, Lloyd ran a Texas route from the backfield, beat the man in coverage and burst into the end zone for six. Trey Smack added the extra point for a 7-0 lead.
Watch Lloyd score below:
The touchdown was the first of Lloyd's pro career during the preseason or regular season.
Christian Watson caught a pair of passes for 19 yards on the opening drive, which took up almost seven minutes on the first quarter clock, and Matthew Golden had a 19-yard catch converting a fourth down while also drawing a pass interference penalty. Love's passer rating on the opening drive was 134.5. Lloyd converted a 3rd-and-2 with a 2-yard run, and his touchdown catch came on 3rd-and-3 from the 11-yard line.

#lloyd #drive #opening #scoring

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth after pinch-hitter Tyler Tolbert hit a tying two-run single, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Trailing 3-1, the Royals loaded the bases with one out in the ninth on a catcher's interference call, a single and a walk. Tolbert batted for Kyle Isbel and grounded a single into left off Hogan Harris (3-2) to tie it. Elvis Alvarado replaced Harris and got Isaac Collins to line out before Witt blooped a single into left for the Royals' sixth walk-off win of the season.
The Athletics took an early lead as Zack Gelof drew a first-inning walk, and Jonah Heim drew another to load the bases. Then, Tommy White knocked in the game's first run with a single to left. A second runner nearly scored, but was thrown out at the plate.
Athletics left-hander Brady Basso exited the game after just one out in the third inning. He gave up two hits and recorded one strikeout in his short, 32-pitch outing.
Jack Perkins inherited one baserunner when he took over, but caught Carter Jensen stealing second. The Royals flew out to end the inning. Perkins also worked around a leadoff walk in the fourth. Perkins held Kansas City to one hit and struck out four in 3 2/3 innings.

#athletics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday to confirm he won't send U.S. troops to polling places during November's midterm elections, as Democrats have raised concerns that the Trump administration could use the military to interfere with the vote.
"I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind," Slotkin wrote to Hegseth and to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in letters Tuesday.
The Pentagon said in an email that it will respond directly to Slotkin, as it does with all congressional correspondence. The Joint Chiefs did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Slotkin told The **** ociated Press that Trump has been laying the groundwork to claim the midterms were stolen. She noted that Trump contemplated using the military to seize voting machines after his loss in 2020 and has deployed the National Guard to cities against the wishes of Democratic leaders. He also deployed active duty Marines to Los Angeles during his immigration crackdown in 2025.
"He's very clearly laying the breadcrumbs to be able to say the day after the election that he didn't really lose the House or he didn't really lose the Senate," Slotkin said.

#slotkin #Trump #defense #joint

El SEGUNDO, Calif. -- It only took seven reps for a key Chargers offensive lineman to go down. Center Tyler Biadasz had his head down as he was carted into the facility.
On the seventh play of Tuesday morning's joint practice, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw a pass downfield to receiver Quentin Johnston, who made a heck of a grab while also being interfered with by 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.
While everyone was celebrating downfield, the training staff rushed to Biadasz, who was on the ground in pain and favoring his left leg. During the play to Johnston, left guard Kayode Awosika blocked 49ers defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez into Biadasz's leg.
The Chargers center was helped up by two trainers and onto the cart. As he sat on it, Biadasz hit the cart three times in frustration. Herbert and multiple players came over to offer their support.
"Obviously praying for the best," Herbert said after practice.

#biadasz #herbert #down

US stock futures fell on Tuesday as rising tensions between the US and Iran revived inflation concerns, with elevated oil prices adding pressure.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) slid 0.2%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) declined 0.5%. Contracts for the Nasdaq-100 (NQ=F) retreated 0.9%, leading the major indexes lower after a downbeat start to the trading week.
Oil prices climbed to their highest level in over two weeks after President Trump said he intends to inflict more economic pain on Iran and threatened to "bomb" Oman if it interferes with the US's plans for the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude (BZ=F) futures, the international benchmark, hit $91 per barrel, and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude futures (CL=F) rose to $84 per barrel as the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve plunged to its lowest level since 1982.
Rising oil, an AI borrowing spree, and concerns over government borrowing have also lifted bond yields globally. In the US, the 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) hit 4.72%, and the 30-year yield (^TYX) advanced to 5.31%, a 19-year high.

#year #rising #crude

The human rights organization FairSquare sent a letter to three members of FIFA's Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee asking them to stop the federation's president Gianni Infantino from running for re-election.
In the letter seen by news portal The Athletic on Monday, FairSquare argues that FIFA statutes don't permit another term for Infantino. A corresponding amendment to the regulations in 2022 was, among other things, not properly published before the vote in the FIFA Council.
The decisive question is whether Infantino's first term, from 2016 to 2019, will be considered a full term. If so, he would be ineligible to run again, as a FIFA president is limited to three terms.
From Infantino's perspective, he only completed the term of his predecessor, Joseph Blatter, and would therefore be eligible to remain in office for another four years, starting in 2027. The 56-year-old is currently the only candidate.
FairSquare's complaint is largely symbolic. The organization had already failed in its attempt to challenge Infantino before the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In that case, he was accused of close ties to US President Donald Trump and the resulting political interference in the federation.

#infantino #fifa #committee

The human rights organization FairSquare sent a letter to three members of FIFA's Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee asking them to stop the federation's president Gianni Infantino from running for re-election.
In the letter seen by news portal The Athletic on Monday, FairSquare argues that FIFA statutes don't permit another term for Infantino. A corresponding amendment to the regulations in 2022 was, among other things, not properly published before the vote in the FIFA Council.
The decisive question is whether Infantino's first term, from 2016 to 2019, will be considered a full term. If so, he would be ineligible to run again, as a FIFA president is limited to three terms.
From Infantino's perspective, he only completed the term of his predecessor, Joseph Blatter, and would therefore be eligible to remain in office for another four years, starting in 2027. The 56-year-old is currently the only candidate.
FairSquare's complaint is largely symbolic. The organization had already failed in its attempt to challenge Infantino before the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In that case, he was accused of close ties to US President Donald Trump and the resulting political interference in the federation.

#committee

The Miami Dolphins' first preseason game against the Washington Commanders was a mixed bag, leaving me concerned about our overall roster depth despite solid performances from the starters. The opening drive was a standout, featuring impressive play from Malik Willis, De'Von Achane, and Caleb Douglas, highlighted by Douglas's spectacular one-handed catch despite defensive pass interference. I was also encouraged to see guard Jonah Savaiinaea finally showing the development we hoped for when he was drafted last year. Unfortunately, the game lost momentum once the backups entered, with the offense looking putrid and the defense not faring much better for the remainder of the game. But what about what you thought?
So this evening's Phinsider Question Of The Day is:
What were your takeaways from last night's preseason game between our Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders? What were the positives and negatives that you saw? What was encouraging, and what has to be addressed/hopefully fixed before the season begins?
Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

#dolphins #washington #Commanders

Dolphins might've found their WR1 for Malik Willis in rookie after just one catch originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis to a fairly large contract over the offseason to be their new starting quarterback as they get underway with a rebuild.
Willis is a very exciting QB, as his dual-threat ability is a reason to tune into games alone. But with a barren wide receiver room after they moved on from Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill, who is going to step up as the new No. 1 WR?
Well, the Dolphins might've found Willis' new No. 1 target in third-round rookie Caleb Douglas. The reason why? Douglas made one catch during the preseason opener that was a stunning reception and should further bolster his already soaring camp stock.
Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN described Douglas's incredible catch well, writing: "The rookie shook off defensive pass interference, tipped the ball to himself with one hand and corralled it in for a 28-yard reception."

#catch

LANDOVER, Md. — The Miami Dolphins played their starters in their preseason opener, and the first-team offense found the end zone.
Starting quarterback Malik Willis and running back De'Von Achane combined to orchestrate a 14-play, 93 yard touchdown drive while rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas made a highlight-reel catch during the initial series in the Dolphins' exhibition against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.
Willis was 4 of 5 for 43 yards against the Washington second-team defense. Achane had seven carries for 39 yards and punched in a 1-yard touchdown behind the starting left side of the Miami offensive line.
Douglas hauled in a 28-yard pass from Willis with one hand as he fought through pass interference from the Commanders' Antonio Hamilton Sr. Willis' lone incompletion went to Douglas, who was open with ***** e in front of the sideline but stuck his left foot out too far and was out of bounds. Willis' other three completions went to third-year slot receiver Malik Washington.
The Dolphins started the series backed up at their own 7-yard line because running back Jaylen Wright ***** ed the opening kickoff and linebacker Tyrel Dodson was called for a hold.

#Commanders

Every offseason, a college football rules committee gets together to discuss various tweaks to the game. For this season, a reduction in suspension for first time targeting offenders got the headlines, with a reduction in offensive pass interference from 15 yards to 10 mentioned as a footnote. One rule change that could add even more quirk to the game didn't get as much attention: College football will now have the "fair catch kick" that has been legal in the NFL for many years. For the unitiated, here are the details:
The Fair Catch Kick is being introduced into the NCAA playing rules and will allow the receiving team to attempt an uncontested field goal place kick and score three points under certain conditions.
To trigger the Fair Catch Kick, a fair catch of an opponent's scrimmage kick or free kick must be completed.
Following the fair catch (or awarded fair catch) the ball shall be put in play by a snap by the receiving team at the spot of the catch if the ball is caught. Optionally, the ball may be put in play by a Fair Catch Kick by the receiving team at the spot of the catch.
This selection for a Fair Catch Kick must come from the head coach before the dead ball is next ready for play and the decision is irrevocable. Following the ready for play, there is no option of selecting a Fair Catch Kick.

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Jeremy Shockey spent his NFL career determined not to let fatherhood interfere with football. More than two decades later, the former New York Giants tight end has had a major change of heart.
Shockey, 45, revealed on the Sunday, August 2 episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast that he underwent a vasectomy at just 21 years old, shortly after entering the NFL.
He has since had the procedure reversed and told host and fellow ex-NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe, 58, that he wants to have children of his own.
That desire is a far cry from where Shockey's head was at when the Giants drafted him 14th overall in 2002. He opted to get the procedure early in his NFL career, explaining that fatherhood simply didn't fit the life he was building. "I had no kids, I didn't want any kids," he said on the podcast, adding that he only had "so much ****** e" in his head for anything beyond football.
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